Has it really been almost a week since I last posted? I didn't even realize!!! I guess between taking last Friday off and the holiday last Monday, I lost track of time. I just checked my ticker last week and can't believe it...I'm in my 15th week already!!!
First, a huge congratulations to RD on the birth of her baby girl the other day! My eyes filled with tears as soon as I read her brief birth announcement the other day. I am so, so happy for all of you!
HopefulinColorado, you're next! Hope you make it these last few single-digit days!
Second, I want to shout out to Auntie Em and her babies and let them know I am so relieved that they are doing ok (I know many of you read her blog too).
Third, for those of you who have been following my story for awhile, you've known that there was only one co-worker who knew because his wife saw me at the RE's office. Well, she's down to the last few weeks of her pregnancy and her baby shower is tomorrow. Since I feel like I now have a special connection to this baby, I don't think I've ever been so excited to attend a baby shower!
OK, now on to my world...lots going on.
I am getting my energy back and the nausea has become MUCH BETTER since my Dr. wrote me a prescription for Zofran. I definitely have a baby bump and can pick up heartbeats (not sure if it's the same one, but I'd like to think that I can pick up both) pretty easily.
We had our last appointment with our regular OB last Tuesday and this time he made a video (at my insistence). I was hoping to spruce it up a bit with some music and subtitles, but my knowledge is not that technologically advanced - so click here if you wish to see the "raw vanilla" version.
We got the good news on Tuesday that we were accepted into the high-risk practice, so I have my first appointment on Monday. It's going to be a long one - over two hours! I'll get to see the twinkies again! Can't wait!
This week has been one of the most fun ever because I told most of my extended family, friends and people at work. This may sound silly, but I've been overcome and stunned by their reactions and how happy they are for us! I wasn't expecting it, at all...
It's still too early to feel kicks, but I expect that will happen in the next 2-4 weeks. The other question people immediately ask is "Are they boys, girls, or one of each?" The more we've thought about it, the more we want to be surprised - so I'm pretty sure we're leaning toward not finding out. We are so happy to be pregnant, and over-the-moon excited that it's twins, that we honestly don't care. Really.
The Nursery
I haven't been doing much shopping, but this week I purchased an Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper off Craig's List for a great price. The couple said their daughter hardly used it - so it's nearly brand new. Most parents have given this item rave-reviews and it was highly recommended in the "Baby Bargains" book too. So, if we don't have cribs as soon as the little ones arrive, we'll be ok.
Later this week, painters come to paint the interior of our house. We are going to leave the nursery the same color the previous owners painted it (they didn't have kids) - a very pale blue called Silverpointe. It is neutral enough to go with just about any other "baby" color - pink, blue, brown, lavender, yellow.
Final Thoughts
I know that many women who follow this blog are still somewhere in the beginning or middle of their journey. I wish that there eventually comes a day where no woman has to go through the uncertainty, pain, tears and heartbreak it took for us to get here. Being on "this side of the fence" is one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Each day, I still wake up and pinch myself to convince myself that this is really happening.
I assume that someday, some woman struggling with infertility is going to look at our family and ask "why me" - just like I did thousands of times myself. I almost wish there was a bubble above my head to tell these women what it took for us to get here and not to assume it was so easy.
Know that I am saying the above out of a very deep care and love for all of you who are still going through the process. My thoughts, hopes and prayers are with you.
6 comments:
Such a nice post! Speaking as someone who is still struggling, it was so nice to read this so thank you IVFlygirl. So excited for you and the ultrasound video was amazing - I can't imagine how surreal and thrilling this must be for you - I sure hope I make it to where you are someday!
Hello Flygirl!! Whoo hoo!! Such an exciting week you had indeed. Revel in it...you deserve it!
Thanks for the shoutout. You sound so happy! Glad everything is going well!
Yes, very nice post Flygirl! So happy things are going so well for you. How exciting to think about having two wonderful surprises on birth-day!
P.S, I just spent 4 hours at a BBQ with a friend's 3 1/2 year old idententical twin boys. Sleep now, while you still can! ;)
Your last part really hit home for me, the part about wishing there was a bubble above your head telling people what it took to get you there. I feel that too, especially not knowing who out there seeing me is struggling and just assuming that I got it so easily when it was anything but, and that is always at the top of my mind.
I also find when people ask me, "is this your first?" I want to clarify and say that yes, this is hopefully my first real live child, but this is not my first pregnancy.
I find that a good way to say that without getting into too many details is, "we've waited a long time for this, so we are (insert adjective here - stoked, excited, thrilled, whatever)". I know a lot of people who are still struggling thing that those who get pregnant forget where they came from, but it's so not true. I never for a minute forget how amazingly lucky I am, I am constantly grateful to be here, and my heart breaks just the same when I'm reading about those who are still there. I just wish I could do something so that every person who is still there will experience this some day.
Yay for 15weeks!!! Loved your sweet video of your babies :) That's exciting you are waiting to find out the gender! So fun to start planning the nursery, etc!!!! Can't wait to hear the news when you start feeling kicks!!!
I know- can you believe it? Seems like you were just visiting me for my transfer.... and now it's almost time!!
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